Chicago to Reykjavík time converter

Reykjavík is 5 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 2:00 PM in Reykjavík.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Reykjavík GMT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Reykjavík
Iceland
Mon, Oct 19
GMTUTC+0+5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Reykjavík conversion table

Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Reykjavík. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ChicagoReykjavík
12:00 AM5:00 AM
1:00 AM6:00 AM
2:00 AM7:00 AM
3:00 AM8:00 AM
4:00 AM9:00 AM
5:00 AM10:00 AM
6:00 AM11:00 AM
7:00 AM12:00 PM
8:00 AM1:00 PM
9:00 AM2:00 PM
10:00 AM3:00 PM
11:00 AM4:00 PM
12:00 PM5:00 PM
1:00 PM6:00 PM
2:00 PM7:00 PM
3:00 PM8:00 PM
4:00 PM9:00 PM
5:00 PM10:00 PM
6:00 PM11:00 PM
7:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Reykjavík).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Reykjavík switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +5h

Distance

Chicago and Reykjavík are 4,759 km (2,957 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Reykjavík?

Reykjavík is 5 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Reykjavík when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 2:00 PM in Reykjavík.

When is the best time to call Reykjavík from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Reykjavík).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Reykjavík change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.